My Caption was:"The dietary foundation for most werewolves is meat, as high quality proteins are often necessary to power the energy needs for shifting. However, much like humans, some werewolves have shown a great fondness for other foods as well. The summer's bounty of wild mushroom are an especially cherished delicacy among werewolves living in the woods. Collecting mushrooms such as wild chanterelles is far less stressful than hunting animal prey, and this activity seems to be approached as an enjoyable event by mature werewolves. "

This scene is from behind my house, with a little elaboration (+werewolf power), though sadly because of drought we haven't had many chanterelles this year.

Special thanks to Vantid, Nimrais, and Eskiworks for their generous assistance-- without them my poor werewolves woould be looking pretty sad.

Painted with Corel Painter, acrylic and oil pastel brushes.

EDIT: Oh my goodness you guys, thank you so much for the DD! I'm very honored!!

Very nice, I love how well you made the trees fade into the background.It is a wonderful piece, the only thing bugging me is I can't tell if the werewolf on the left is really looking at that bird.It seems to me at least that the bird might be pushed a little too far back. (I think if the bird was a little closer to the left tree closest to the bird, it would fit better imo.)Besides that this is fantastic, even with that it is.

Mmmmm, Chanterelle!!! Wish I had some of those. Smart wolves!! ;D This whole image is bloody gorgeous. The incredible realism of the forest, the soft glow of the colors, the peaceful emotions it conveys...just, wow. So beautiful.